Kokoro Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Kokoro Sushi has 11 inspections in the public record. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Kokoro Sushi's latest score of 61 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut scallions at sushi case . Employee removed paper **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...sushi rice being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again....cooked sweet potatoes, soup base in reach in freezer .
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....sanitizer spray bottle . Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
61
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw salmon, raw wahoo above dressings, cooked octopus in reach in cooler at sushi station. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in garnishes at reach in cooler . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Equipment AC drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...sanitizer solution bucket stored in handwashing sink at beverage station by the sushi station. Manager removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine for dishmachine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen , dishwashing area. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen **Warning**
31B-03-4
41
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw salmon directly stored top of misu pest , tofu at walk in cooler , operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in garnishes , cut vegetables, wrap fish in reach in cooler . Employee removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....Clorox spray bottle stored with cleaned plate at kitchen. Operator removed spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit... hot holding rice 79F, 103F cooked for sushi being held less than four hours, employee time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...Manager not know how to do calibrated thermometer, calibrated thermometer with manager .
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Equipment AC drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored bucket in handwashing sink at server station by the sushi station . Operator removed bucket . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical Quaternary Ammonium test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. Needs cholorine for dish machine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer....Quaternary Ammonium.
16-36-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in all purpose cleaning and water mixed together. Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
21-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
27
May 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - took off dishmachine . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Not installed **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at all handwashing sink ...provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...scrubs, brush stored in handwashing sink at kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at all handwashing sink .provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - took off dishmachine . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
51-16-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi station. Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
52
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in multiple food containers at dumplings, spring rolls, garnishes in reach in cooler .Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ..sushi rice at sushi station
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ..sushi rice at sushi station See stop sale. Operator discarded after discussion. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored knife in handwashing sink at sushi station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris...underneath Dishmachine
36-73-4
47
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in temperature shrimp , asparagus. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw chicken, raw shell eggs above produce in walk in cooler . Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....food evidence in handwashing sink at all handwashing sink in the premises. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
64
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce....raw beef , raw calamari above cabbage at walk in cooler . Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper used as liner for food container in tempura shrimp, garnishes , krab at reach in cooler , operator moved paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....California roll 73°, fish eggs 71° on the prep table at sushi station at front line , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator moved food to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw sea food above tofu in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container, spoon stored in handwashing sink at front line . Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...tilapia thawing in vacuum package at reach in cooler . Operator removed package **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice spoons , scoop stored at 120° F water, operator higher water temperature at 168° at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
45
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On the top of the chest freezer with possibly used as a food contact surface
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef removed bowls **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel on top of spring rolls, chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
78
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At sushi line
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At bin of panko. Item removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kokoro Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kokoro Sushi on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kokoro Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kokoro Sushi.
How does Kokoro Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Kokoro Sushi most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Kokoro Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kokoro Sushi have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kokoro Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kokoro Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kokoro Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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